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The gentle juice
extraction and spray-dry method of capturing the nutrients in green plants
was originally developed and patented by Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara in Japan
and perfected over several decades of intensive research. Dr. Hagiwara
initially concluded that, of all the many green foods he studied, barley
grass was the most nutritionally well-balanced. He was then faced with
the task of developing a method to capture this nutrition in a convenient-to-use
powdered form that would be available for use by everyone. After years
of intense research on this problem, he developed his patented juice extraction
and spray-drying process. It is a complex process and requires the use
of very expensive, pharmaceutical-grade extraction, spray-drying, and
granulation machines. The result is a green powder that offers
potent antioxidant protection and superior nutritional benefits.
 Dr.
Hagiwara's barley grass powder, sold as Green Magma®, is also a major ingredient in other products manufactured by his company, Green
Foods Corporation. Green Magma® contains a wealth of nutrients including
the following antioxidants: beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, chlorophyll,
catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glycosylisovitexin (GIV).
GIV is a water- and fat-soluble antioxidant found in Green Magma
that effectively inhibits lipid peroxidation as well as the formation
of aldehydes and other toxic compounds produced by free radicals in vitro.
Green Magma also contains many trace minerals including selenium that are vital to metabolism.
Dr. Hagiwara has dedicated much effort and financial resources into scientific
research on barley grass and whole food nutrition. Research by noted scientists
at leading universities in the United States and Japan has revealed a
number of benefits of barley grass, particularly in relation to
its antioxidant content. However, the most important indication of the
benefits of barley grass comes from people who use it every day. They
consistently report that regular use of Green Magma increases their energy
levels, gives them better looking skin, hair and nails, and helps support digestion -- all indications of excellent nutrition and effective
antioxidant protection.
GREEN MAGMA® and our other products are the most nutritious whole
food supplements on the market today. Green Magma is made with the powdered
juice of organically-grown young barley grass that is processed in a unique
manner so that it retains all the vital nutrients and active enzymes found
in the juice. Green Magma, Magma Plus, Veggie Magma, Berry Barley Essence, Green Tea
Barley Essence, Magma Slim, and Shogun Green Tea all contain organically-grown
young barley grass juice powder along with additional nutrients.
 Analysis
of barley grass juice by Dr. Hagiwara has shown that it contains just
about all the nutrients our body needs for optimal health. These include
carbohydrates, protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals other
types of nutrients that scientists have shown to be necessary for optimal
health including enzymes, bioflavonoids, chlorophyll, and others.
The ancient Chinese Sage of Medicine, Shin Huang-ti, noted:
"It is diet which maintains true health and
is the best medicine."
And the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates, said over 2, 000 years ago:
"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food."
Today, science has conclusively established the truth of these two
sayings.
Scientific research has provided a wealth of evidence of the many health
benefits to be derived from consuming a diet rich in fresh vegetables
and fruits. These foods not only supply our cells with essential nutrients
for metabolism and maintenance of healthy tissues, but they also provide
us with nature's own medicines to help regain our health when illness
occurs.
Most nutritionists agree that we need to eat at least 5-9 servings of
fresh fruits and vegetables every day to stay healthy. Those of us who live and work
in more industrialized parts of the world find it extremely difficult
to eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day. Taking
Green Magma and our other products is a convenient, yet efficient way
to ensure that our body receives the nutrients necessary for optimal health.
Simply speaking, optimal nutrition means providing our bodies with the
best possible food and liquids for maintaining cellular wellness and function.
To accomplish this, our diet must be such that it promotes the following:
1. Nutrient Diversity and Abundance:
Consuming a variety of nutrients is necessary for optimal health. Different
nutrients act together SYNERGISTICALLY. For example, vitamin C and E fight
free-radicals much more effectively when consumed from whole food sources
rather than when taken separately as isolated supplements. We cannot duplicate
nature by making combinations of isolated vitamins and minerals. Green Foods' nutritional
supplements such as Green Magma and our other powdered extracts contain
the natural complexity of whole foods.
2. Nutrient Digestion and Absorption:
Digestion and absorption of nutrients are absolute requirements for good health. Without
good digestion, nutrients will not get absorbed into our blood stream
and delivered to our cells. Digestive enzymes and other nutrients in our
products help to keep our digestive tract operating efficiently and help
us absorb and utilize nutrients properly.
3. Antioxidant Protection Against Free Radicals:
Antioxidants are our best defense against oxidation to our cells caused
by free radicals. Free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules created
in our cells during normal metabolism. They also come from pollutants
in the environment. It is
important to consume a sufficient amount antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables
daily in order to neutralize free radicals effectively. Green Foods' products provide a diverse array of antioxidants including beta carotene,
vitamin C, vitamin E succinate, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glycosylisovitexin, chlorophyll,
and others.
4. Gentle Detoxification:
Chlorophyll and other substances in barley grass may help prevent the build up of heavy metals and other pollutants that we ingest every day.
1. Provide a variety of nutrients to support cellular metabolism.†
2. Increase energy levels naturally.
3. Supports good digestion and regularity.
4. Are naturally alkaline to help to neutralize excess acidity.
5. Provide support for the immune system.
6. Contains chlorophyll which gently helps to cleanse the body.
7. Promote better looking skin, hair and nails.
8. Provide important nutrient support for fasting.
9. Helps support cardiovascular function.
10. Contains antioxidants that neutralize free radicals.
11. Daily use may help prolong our youthful vigor.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Maltodextrin plays two very important roles, which are actually
related to one another. First, maltodextrin acts as an exceptionally efficient
carrier for the natural nutrients found in Green Foods' spray-dried barley
juice powder. Second, maltodextrin naturally adheres to the nutrient molecules
in the barley juice powder, thus providing a natural coating and barrier against unwanted chemical reactions and greatly reducing nutrient oxidation. This protection stabilizes the nutrients
in a totally natural manner and allows our products to have a long shelf
life.
 Maltodextrin
is widely used for these as well as other purposes in the natural foods
and supplements industry and is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA with no
restrictions attached to its use.
Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate composed of a chain of glucose
molecules derived from natural vegetable sources by enzymatic activity.
It is a complex carbohydrate and not a simple sugar and does not
cause rapid changes in blood sugar levels. It takes the body hours to
completely break down the complex chain of glucose molecules in maltodextrin
for absorption into the circulation. This slow, steady release of glucose
into the circulation serves as a natural source of energy for the body.
Maltodextrin may be taken by people with blood sugar concerns. This has been demonstrated
time and again by people with blood sugar concerns who consume
Green Magma every day and experience no adverse effects.
Green Barley Essence: The Ideal Fast Food,
Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara,
McGraw-Hill, Hightstown, NJ 1985.
Note: Dr. Hagiwara's groundbreaking book on the benefits of barley grass and how and why he developed his award-winning processing and manufacturing techniques used to produce Green Magma.
Ageless Face, Ageless Mind, Nicholas Perricone, M.D., Ballantine Books, New York, 2007.
Note: This new book by Dr. Perricone has cutting edge and in-depth information on preventing and reversing the effects of glycation through the use of diet and supplementation.
Green Leaves of Barley: Nature's Miracle Rejuvenator,
Dr. Mary Ruth Swope
and David A. Darbro, MD, Swope Enterprises, Lone Star, TX 1996.
Note: An easy-to-read and entertaining book on the healing properties of barley grass juice.
Wheat Grass: Nature's Finest Medicine,
Steve Meyerowitz, Sproutman Publications,
Great Barrington, MA 1998.
Note:
Steve Meyerowitz's classic book on cereal grasses, not just wheat grass. It contains an in-depth discussion of the scientific research from a historical point of view on the health benefits of barley
grass and wheat grass.
Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity, Nicholas Perricone, M.D.,
Ballantine Books, New York, 2006.
Note: Offers a practical program for cellular rejuvenation to rebuild organ systems, reverse aging, and promote healthful weight loss.
The Perricone Promise, Nicholas Perricone, M.D., Warner Books, New York, 2004.
Note: Dr. Perricone explains the connection between lifestyle and diet as related to aging, inflammation,
and disease.
Barley Grass Juice: Rejuvenation Elixir and
Natural, Healthy Power Drink,
Barbara Simonsohn, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, WI 2001.
Note: Contains a wealth of information on barley grass juice, particularly Green Magma.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing,
James F. Balch, MD and Phyllis A. Balch, CNC,
Avery Publishing Group, Garden City Park, 1997.
Note: A comprehensive and practical guide to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs,
and food supplements.
Enzyme Nutrition,
Edward Howell,
Avery Publishing Group, Wayne, NJ 1985.
The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy,
Dr. Anthony J. Cichoke,
Avery Publishing Group, Garden City Park, 1999.
The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality, Elson M. Haas, MD
Celestial Arts, Berkeley, CA 2004.
The Endurance Athlete's Guide To Nutrition, Jody-Lynn Reicher, Red Lead Press,
Pittsburgh, PA, 2006.
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